The Horrific Beauty of the Ocean in Ecco the Dolphin
Ecco the Dolphin was one of the first video games with something to say about the real world. It is often remembered for its beautiful art and music, but today I deep dive into why the game's genius d...
12 Jan 202142min
What to Play - Nintendo Switch
My list of the most essential games for your Nintendo Switch. I hope this is especially helpful for those of you who recently got a Switch for the holidays or are new to games and are looking for a gr...
17 Dec 202036min
What to Play - Mini Motorways
"What to Play" are short episodes about games that are inexpensive and easy to start playing, no matter your skill level. Today's all about Mini Motorways, a minimal, stylish game about building roads...
7 Dec 20209min
Parents Who Play
Parents and video games don't often mix. But in this episode I speak with a father who has used video games to enrich his life, and how he's passed this down to his son. Their story can act as a guide...
23 Nov 202034min
Three, Two, One, Tetris!
I have a chat with "Sharky," a star player in the CTWC: the Classic Tetris World Championship. Thanks to him I discovered one of the most entertaining and wholesome communities in all of video games, ...
1 Aug 202027min
Building Empathy Using Game Design (United Way: The Cost of Living)
I talk about the first game I designed: an empathy-building tool for United Way called The Cost of Living. I speak with some of the key players at United Way that brought this experience to life, as w...
24 Juni 202034min
Final Fantasy VII
To manage our anxiety during this global crisis many of us turn to our favorite kinds of comfort food. One of mine is a game called Final Fantasy VII - one of the most played and loved games of all ti...
28 Apr 202047min
